Grass Touch API vs MailCheck.ai
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Grass Touch API vs MailCheck.ai: common questions
Which is more reliable, Grass Touch API or MailCheck.ai?
On our scheduled checks, MailCheck.ai leads on measured uptime — Grass Touch API at 2.9% versus MailCheck.ai at 93.1% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, Grass Touch API or MailCheck.ai?
MailCheck.ai has the lower median latency in our checks — Grass Touch API responds in 1701 ms versus MailCheck.ai at 272 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do Grass Touch API and MailCheck.ai need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Grass Touch API is callable with no signup, and MailCheck.ai is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Grass Touch API and MailCheck.ai from the browser?
Only MailCheck.ai is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Grass Touch API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Grass Touch API and MailCheck.ai free for commercial use?
Grass Touch API has unclear commercial terms, and MailCheck.ai has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.